dine and DASH our friendship
Today, I served my good friend and his girlfriend at the restaurant where I work. They did a "dine and dash". FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Same thing different taste
WaitedOut
Saukville, United States
Today, at work, I got to wait on one of those tables where everyone had very complex orders, and some of them sent their food back. When the time finally came for me to bring them their check and receive my well-earned tip, I returned only to discover that they'd dined and dashed. FML
Anonymous
United States
Today, I did a "dine and dash" and left my phone in the restaurant. The owner answered my phone call. FML
Anonymous
Petrolia, United States
Today, I took my girlfriend out to eat at a diner where my friend works. My friend was our waiter but too busy to talk much. He texted me after we'd left to tell me that my girlfriend had slipped him her number. FML
ashleyevans
United States
Today, my friend and I went to a really expensive restaurant. We got really bad service, so halfway through the meal we decided to dine-and-dash. Turns out I left my purse in the restaurant. With my I.D. and everything inside. FML
loz4151336
Criminal minds at their best
Today, my friends wanted to try to dine and dash at a McDonald's. I had to explain why that wouldn't work. FML
embarrassed
This FML is from back in 2011 but it's good stuff
Canada
What were you thinking?
Today, I dined and dashed. Upon reaching my car, I realized I had left my seven year-old daughter in the restaurant. FML
heshay
United States
Today, my boyfriend was seated in my section at work. As he sees me his face drops... he's on a date. He had forgotten I work there. I had to serve him and his date, and they didn't leave a tip. FML
Anonymous
Los Angeles, United States
Left behind
Today, it was my best friend's birthday party. Her boyfriend and I agreed to organize a dinner date to surprise her and celebrate. They celebrated, but forgot me until they arrived at the restaurant and saw the dinner reservation under my name. FML
Anonymous
Today, my boyfriend and I had a lovely dinner date. Our waitress was really sweet, so we talked about leaving her a big tip. When we got home, we discovered we both thought the other person had left it. FML
BrokeAsFuck
United States
Brilliant
Today, my mom and I went out to a fancy and expensive restaurant per her request; she told me it was her treat. After we ate our meals and the large check came, she excused herself to the bathroom. She didn't come back. I was dine-and-dashed by my own mother. FML
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Druu 53
Do not underestimate the power of a public shaming. Bring it up in front of mutual friends/acquaintances whenever the opportunity arises. Next time you visit his home, ask his parents if their finances are in good order, and tell them that you'd like to lend a hand if you can. Tell the story to their puzzled faces. You'll get the money -- and a decent tip as well.
xxdreamloverxx 14
No friend of yours. Now you have to pay their check (I assume, since you were waiting on them) or possibly get fired.
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xxdreamloverxx 14
No friend of yours. Now you have to pay their check (I assume, since you were waiting on them) or possibly get fired.
joonsson 21
That would be illegal in most countries.
SayWeCanHanley 8
it was like that when I worked at Ihop, they tell you it's your job to make sure they don't leave without paying.
Alyxandra Nicole Vogt 2
in the US if a waitress has a table leave without paying then she'll have a strike against her, and often management deducts the cost of the check from her paycheck or tips. some places will just outright fire them instead of only one strike.
moodyreallyrocks 27
Sorry OP. Happens only to the best!
Lucky O'Guin 18
Next time you see your NOT very good friend, tell him to pay up. That's a crappy thing to do to anyone, especially a friend.
Druu 53
Do not underestimate the power of a public shaming. Bring it up in front of mutual friends/acquaintances whenever the opportunity arises. Next time you visit his home, ask his parents if their finances are in good order, and tell them that you'd like to lend a hand if you can. Tell the story to their puzzled faces. You'll get the money -- and a decent tip as well.
Talented73 54
Yes, they ought to make full restitution and take OP out for dinner as well.
Lily_Rain77 25
That's not a friend. Deffinetly bring it up. In public. to their parents if possible. Don't go out if you can't pay.
Steephx0 23
Did they have the impression the meal would be free because you worked there? If not, I agree with going ahead with the public shame. Post a picture of the bill and tag them saying they left something of theirs!
Ray_of_midnight 23
I'd talk to the manager about getting them declared personae non gratae at that restaurant.
Regulate 21
Today, I typed out a long ass reply to this about my good friends and bad things they have done recently that makes me think I've somehow made horrible choices. FML Then I realised this isn't about me and my shit! Your friend is an asshole.
Talented73 54
That's what we used to call a "chew and screw". Anyone who would do this is no friend of yours. Confront them and demand restirution!
RichardPencil 32
Don't forget "eat and cheat."
RichardPencil 32
Did they know that you end up paying for their "hog and jog," not the restaurant?